Tom M
I thought I'd start off with a few of the the things old friends who I've been in touch with have said about her...
Beautiful inside and out
There was never a dull moment when Ellie was around!
Oh I have such fond memories of the craziness of Ellie and her fabulous dogs.
She was always so much fun to be around.
She was just so, genuinely nice and thoughtful.
Precious and important.
We were so naughty when we were kids.
Twin Peak marathons in Greenwich with her old cat.
She was such a fiercely loyal friend.
Ellie was a force of nature.
When I think of my friendship with Ellie, it was defined by two things - firstly despite whatever might have been going on in her life she would listen to and give such good advice that always came from a place of caring for others and trying to help them make the best decisions....and secondly laughter, there was always laughter no matter what was going on in our lives. I had so much fun with that beautiful, crazy girl.
Tribute by Tom
Read by Ellie’s best friend, Tom Mumford
I’ll remember being 14 years old and seeing you, or rather hearing you for the very first time. Hearing your voice bellowing across the school yard and looking up and seeing this tall, beautiful, bolshy yet sophisticated girl.
I’ll remember how there was never a dull moment when you were around.
I’ll remember your Twin Peaks marathons, your Friends obsession, your love of Britney Spears and how in that brilliant summer of 1996 you could always be found on Blackheath Common, working your way through the biggest bottle of Baileys money could buy.
I’ll remember the head of year Mr Bush telling you off for wearing such short skirts to school and how you would tell him it was your human right to wear whatever length skirt you wished to.
As well as all the fun and the constant, constant laughter, I’ll remember how fiercely loyal you were as a friend. How sensitive and spot on your advice could be and how it always came at the exact moment I needed it.
I’ll remember how (after kissing just a few frogs in your time) you met Simon, and how I had never seen you so happy and content with someone.
I’ll remember how Simon gave you your dream wedding. Although because it was you Ellie, of course there had to be two ceremonies. And why not.
When this heartbreak subsides Ellie and I think of you, I’ll remember the joy and absolute, pure light you brought with you.
